Finding the Third Proportional to 29,706 and 64,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,706 and 64,260 is: 139,007.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,706 : 64,260 = 64,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,706/64,260 = 64,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,706x = 64,260 × 64,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,706x = 4,129,347,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,129,347,600/29,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,007.19
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